Population 5,265 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Pasadena
Household size in South Pasadena
| Period | South Pasadena | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.50 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.58 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.57 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.55 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in South Pasadena are small: just 1.55 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has crept up from 1.50 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. South Pasadena has the smallest households of any Florida city with 5,000+ people.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in South Pasadena
| Period | South Pasadena | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.9 | 41.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 67.1 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 67.6 | 43.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 69.7 | 43.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 69.7, South Pasadena is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 64.9, as it has nationally. Only three of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in South Pasadena
| Period | South Pasadena | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.1% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.7% of households in South Pasadena, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.6 points, even as the national share fell. Only 44 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in South Pasadena
Renters in South Pasadena
| Period | South Pasadena | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.3% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.5% | 35.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.9% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in South Pasadena rent their homes (42.9%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 62.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 10.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in South Pasadena
| Period | South Pasadena | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.2% | 15.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.6% | 13.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.2% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 34.2% of the housing in South Pasadena, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in South Pasadena
| Period | South Pasadena | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in South Pasadena are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Tampa area overall, where the median home dates to 1988. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in South Pasadena
| Period | South Pasadena | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,219 | $1,036 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,234 | $1,069 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,344 | $1,244 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,861 | $1,767 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$642 | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in South Pasadena pays $1,861 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $642 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 46.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in South Pasadena
Bachelor's degrees in South Pasadena
| Period | South Pasadena | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.5% | 27.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 30.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.2% | 35.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in South Pasadena as nationally: 38.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in the Tampa area overall (35.2%). The share with a degree is up 7.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in South Pasadena
| Period | South Pasadena | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.2% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.1% | 89.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in South Pasadena: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in South Pasadena
| Period | South Pasadena | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.5% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Pasadena has been low: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 16 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
South Pasadena compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Pasadena | 1.55 | 69.7 | 4.7% | 42.9% | 34.2% | 1976 | $1,861 | 38.2% | 94.6% | 1.8% |
| Gulfport | 1.99 | 56.3 | 9.2% | 27.4% | 20.7% | 1963 | $1,623 | 40.8% | 94.7% | 6.1% |
| St. Pete Beach | 1.77 | 63.9 | 4.1% | 25.1% | 36.1% | 1967 | $1,804 | 55.6% | 96.2% | 3.9% |
| Treasure Island | 1.78 | 62.0 | 2.2% | 25.6% | 34.7% | 1970 | $1,762 | 50.2% | 97.5% | 4.5% |
| Madeira Beach | 2.00 | 60.4 | 1.5% | 34.0% | 43.6% | 1967 | $2,390 | 47.9% | 96.1% | 3.4% |
| Kenneth City | 2.54 | 44.7 | 13.9% | 20.8% | 11.7% | 1964 | $1,680 | 19.3% | 86.5% | 4.4% |
| West Lealman | 2.17 | 56.2 | 9.2% | 23.3% | 20.1% | 1973 | $1,323 | 18.7% | 86.9% | 4.9% |
| St. Petersburg | 2.22 | 44.7 | 9.2% | 36.2% | 15.9% | 1968 | $1,774 | 42.4% | 93.4% | 4.9% |
| Bay Pines | 1.97 | 55.7 | 3.2% | 31.6% | 17.0% | 1981 | $1,809 | 35.0% | 95.6% | 3.1% |
| Lealman | 2.38 | 47.0 | 10.9% | 38.1% | 17.1% | 1969 | $1,453 | 18.5% | 83.0% | 7.3% |
| Redington Beach | 2.02 | 60.5 | 3.3% | 9.0% | 48.8% | 1972 | $2,574 | 59.5% | 98.5% | 2.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up South Pasadena. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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